PlateScore

Chipotle Mexican Grill

A

4111 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51671

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 17, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 22, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 1, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Sep 1, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 28, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority3-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken with final cook temperatures observed at 148, 150, 153, and 160*F that the cook stated were fully cooked. Observed the chicken fully cooked in thinner portions were the temperature had been verified with a probe thermometer and undercooked thicker areas. Observed cook taking cook temperatures with a probe thermometer while the chicken was actively cooking on the grill. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code (165*F for chicken). PIC moved the chicken to the grill to finish cooking to 165*F. PIC verified with a probe thermometer that the thickest areas had been cooked to 165*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.11 - Priority: Raw Animal Foods-Cooking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple TCS foods with internal temperatures observed holding below 135*F on the front service counter line, including: barbacoa at 93-98*F, steak from 95-135*F, carnitas from 106-113*F, and chipotle honey chicken at 108*F. All other TCS foods in the steamer observed holding at 135*F or above. Temperatures were verifies by the inspectors and establishment's probe thermometers. PIC stated all foods had been in the warmer less than 2 hours. Observed less than 1 inch of water in the steamer well. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Due to a small portion left over, the chipotle honey chicken improperly hot held was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. All other TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PIC added additional water to the steamer well and placed the unit on a warmer setting. Advised PIC to monitor steamer water levels and to stir foods periodically to ensure even heating throughout. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

2024

Nov 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed low-temp dishwasher being actively used without sanitizer available to dispense. Sanitizer concentration was at 0PPM Chlorine at time of inspection. Observed no low-temp dishwasher sanitizer available to refill the dishwasher. PIC set up 3-comp sink to be used for all warewashing activities until more sanitizer is delivered. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to 3-comp sink area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

8*Talked to manager about time control on cuttingboards and utensils, time control on steak, and gaskets on fridges.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Talked to manager about silicone techniques at the veg sink. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Amanda Sanchez

2023

Nov 28, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about door hinges, and hot holding machines. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Amanda Sanchez

Aug 17, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about veggie washing and cutting with smaller batches, not large batches. Also about the alarm at the dishwasher. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Amanda Sanchez

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ---Observed 0 ppm bleach at dishwasher after 2 cycles. Found that the sanitizer concentrate was empty. Manager had employee refill it and now working after a retest. Ensure that the bleach at dishwasher is above 50 ppm bleach at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →